Is there much debris that needs to be cleaned regularly?
24649
Surprisingly no. The cardboard is really strong. I have vacuumed under it and it's never been very messy just a couple scraps of cardboard. My cat is currently on the second side and she loves it. She still lounges on it.
24650
No not really, a little its pretty well made, my cats love tearing it up and its not really messy or a huge eye sore I would rather be picking up little bits if card board, than my furniture...
24651
As the lounger ages, it will shed more and more. With one cat, I find the debris needs to be cleaned up daily after about 5-6 months. When both sides are spent, we replace it with a n ew one, and we saw the used one in half creating two new scratching pads.
24652
Not so much, if compared to cheaper cardboard scratcher, but I still have to sweep up often because my cat scratches vigorously!
24653
There isn't very much "shedding" of material - I mostly just clean it up in the course of regular vacuuming - but if you're particularly fastidious, you may find yourself doing more. I've had cat scratchers that have lost much more of their surface much more regularly.
24654
I only vacuum once a week and there isn't much debris noticeable around the scratcher. I make more mess with the catnip than the cat makes scratching on it.
24655
After about a year with three cats, yes. We purchased ours in September 2013 and threw it away March 2015 after the debris became unbearable. The first 8 months had minimal debris though.
24656
At first there is a good bit, but it sweeps or vacuums up quite easily. It's a small price to pay for the pleasure it gives my Elliott, and after the first few weeks the debris becomes less and less. It's a great find and I'm ordering a second one!
24657
No there is very little debris. I think I would have to use a comb to remove shredded pieces as it says in the care instructions. My cat loves scratching this lounger.
1207278
You need to clean or replace filters on a regular basis. The plates need to be cleaned as well depending on how dirty the environment is.
1207885
I don't have that problem. I clean everything at least once a week. Breaking down the entire unit.
346592
Not each time. You have to watch how it is picking up debris. If it slows or stops, then you need to empty the basket. Remember it does not take too much to fill it up.
904834
We make several batches per day and clean it maybe once a week. You will be fine with an end-of-day cleaning.
1329678
Not really. Only if you don't clean it out on a timely manner. It was a worthwhile buy got my needs.
571003
I have only had mine for two months. from the look of things, it will definitely collect dust, but the material is something you can clean with brush and water.
697521
I have not had that problem. I do clean the canister and filters often though.
1329865
We've had it for quite some time now and have had no need to do any major cleaning. Just use good quality oils and you'll be okay.
922626
Not too bad to clean, but the netting part clogs quickly. If you have hardly and debris it works well.
1873285
In my opinion the filter does get dirty fairly quickly...I try to use a brush and get most of the stuff off of it myself rather than replacing every couple months.
1185299
I clean mine by hand but, they seem pretty sturdy. I'd think it shouldn't be an issue.
1419214
I haven't had any problems with cleaning it. I use it daily and it's spotless.
130695
Not at all! I have used it 4 times and still doesn't need to be cleaned. Naturally this will depend on the size of your home and length of use (per hour).
1818548
That will depend on the environment. Ours has been going continuously for over six months in a relatively clean bedroom and shows no sign of being dirty. I believe the manual says you an vacuum it and extend the life.
1916913
There are a lot of corners to clean. I was surprised just how quickly it starts to get moldy so you really need to keep on top of it.
1633069
Yes, if you don't it will clog up and you will have lots of problems. Cleaning is pretty easy though, so not too much trouble. Lots less trouble than clogged :)